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Learning Hub · Espace Apprentissage

Learn everything. Pay nothing.

A complete free school for our community — English from beginner to fluent, GED diploma prep, citizenship, driving, job skills, and more. Built for Congolese life in upstate New York, in six languages.

13learning tracks
180English lessons
100%free, forever
6languages
All Tracks

Choose your path.

Thirteen free tracks for every stage of the journey. Click any track to open its dedicated page with full lessons.

English Beginner → Fluent

Learn English (ESL)

180 lessons from beginner to fluent, with flashcards, real-life phrases and quizzes.

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Diploma All Levels

GED Program

96 lessons and 49 practice questions across all four GED subjects.

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Citizenship All Levels

Citizenship Test Prep

228 official USCIS civics questions — flashcards and scored practice tests.

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Driving Beginner

NY Driving Test Prep

Official NY Driver's Manual and practice test links.

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Skills Beginner

Computer Basics

Email, video calls, online forms and job applications.

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Kids & Heritage All Ages

Congolese Languages for Kids

Lingala, Swahili, Kikongo and Tshiluba for heritage learners.

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Literacy Beginner

French Reading & Writing

Alphabet, sounds, and everyday reading and writing.

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Careers Intermediate

Job-Ready Courses

CNA, food handler, OSHA 10, CDL permit prep.

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Income All Levels

Income Skills

Hair braiding, tailoring & sewing, Congolese cooking.

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Money All Levels

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, credit scores, pay stubs, taxes, scams.

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Health All Levels

First Aid / CPR Prep

Learn the concepts and steps for certification.

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Kids Grades K-12

Kids' Virtual Tutoring

After-school homework help by grade band.

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Career Intermediate

Interview Speaking Practice

Practice answering job interview questions.

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